BOARD MEETING MINUTES LGIFR
JULY 3, 2010 CALL TO ORDER: FRED BARUTH CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 10:01 A.M. AT THE PLACIDA BEACH CONDO CLUB HOUSE. DIRECTORS PRESENT: FRED BARUTH, BOB BARRERE, CHUCK SODERQUIST, GLEN SCHROEDER, PEDE FRASER. MEMBERS PRESENT: TOM & BARBARA TRAVERS, CHUCK & MIDGE O’HARA, ROBI BARUTH, CHAD & KRISTY BRADT, SARI SCHROEDER, TOM McCoy, DAVID SPEYERER, CYNTHIA HOGUE, CHARLES HOGUE, MICHAEL RYON, JAKE WATKINS, JAY GRAY, STEVE THORNTON, HARRY VAUGHN, BETSEY SCHEMMER, KEN BONDS, BARRY HURT AND DAVID HAYNES MINUTES: THE JUNE MINUTES WILL BE CHANGED TO INDICATE THAT THE COUNTY EMS VEHICLE IS BEING PROVIDED, NOT DONATED, BY CHARLOTEE COUNTY. CHUCK SODERQUIST MOVED THAT THE JUNE MINUTES BE APPROVED AS AMENDED. BOB BARRERE SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. THANK YOUS: FRED BARUTH THANKED THE FOLLOWING: BARRY HURT FOR PROVIDING SIGNAGE FOR JULY 3RD FESTIVITIES; PLACIDA BEACH CONDOS FOR USE OF THE CLUB HOUSE; ALL THOSE WHO HAVE DONATED TO THE ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT EFFORT; TOM McCOY AND MIDGE O’HARA FOR HELP WITH THE COUNTY CONTRACT; AND, BOB BARRERE FOR THE JULY 3RD FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. TREASURERS REPORT: PEDE FRASER GAVE THE TREASURER’S REPORT WHICH FOLLOWS. TWO BILLS WERE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL: PLACIDA SOUND HAULING FOR $900.00 AND ROETZEL & ANDRESS FOR $907.50. CHUCK SODERQUIST MOVED THAT THE TWO BILLS PRESENTED BY APPROVED FOR PAYMENT. GLENN SCHROEDER SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Type Date Num Name Memo Amount Balance Checking - Wachovia 9,440.61 Check 06/07/2010 1355 ROETZEL & ANDRESS MARCH & APRIL LEGAL FEES FOR CHARLOTTE COUNTY CONTRACT -960.50 8,480.11 Check 06/15/2010 EFT EFTPS REMIT PAYROLL TAXES -780.77 7,699.34 Check 06/18/2010 1356 Chad T Bradt WATER TAXI CHARGES AND BATTERY FOR TRUCK -167.00 7,532.34 Check 06/18/2010 1357 Chad T Bradt PAYROLL 05/30/2010 TO 06/12/2010 -1,265.77 6,266.57 Check 06/18/2010 EFT BOOSTMOBILE.COM CELL PHONE CHARGES -70.00 6,196.57 Check 06/18/2010 1358 LEONARD FOLEY PAYROLL 05/30/2010 TO 06/12/2010 -53.56 6,143.01 Check 06/18/2010 DEBIT CD HARTMAN PRINTING MAPS FOR PART TIME PERSONNEL -69.55 6,073.46 Check 06/27/2010 EFT GoDaddy Hosting Monthly website hosting -8.99 6,064.47 Check 06/30/2010 1359 Chad T Bradt PAYROLL06/13/2010 TO 06/26/2010 -1,265.76 4,798.71 Check 06/30/2010 1360 LEONARD FOLEY PAYROLL06/13/2010 TO 06/26/2010 -267.82 4,530.89 Check 06/30/2010 1361 NELSON GREEN VOID: 0.00 4,530.89 Check 06/30/2010 1362 DAMON WILLIAMS PAYROLL FROM 06/13/2010 TO 06/26/2010 -310.37 4,220.52 Check 06/30/2010 1363 NELSON GREEN PAYROLL FROM 06/13/2020 TO 06/26/2010 -342.94 3,877.58 Check 06/30/2010 1364 TEN-8 Fire Equipment Sales RED DOME LIGHT FOR SQUAD 1 -46.40 3,831.18 Total Checking - Wachovia -5,609.43 3,831.18 WACHOVIA MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT 20,000.00 Deposit 06/07/2010 DEP DEPOSIT TO RECORD LOAN PAYABLE TO CAROLY DUPREE 10,000.00 30,000.00 Total WACHOVIA MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT 10,000.00 30,000.00
CHIEF’S REPORT: PLEASE SEE THE “CHIEF’S PAGE” FOR DETAILS OF THE CHIEF’S REPORT. THERE WAS A DISCUSSION REGARDING BURNING ON THE ISLAND. FRED BARRUTH REPORTED THAT THERE IS AN ISLAND WIDE BURN BAN ISSUED BY CHIEF DIDIO. FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY MARINE BOAT DOES EXERCISES ON THE WATER ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY MORNINGS. THE BOARD WILL LOOK INTO A CHIPPER TO ALLEVIATE THE NEED TO BURN.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
· CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY – CHUCK SODERQUIST REPORTED THAT THE LATEST REVISION WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE COUNTY ON TUESDAY. THE FINAL HEARING ON THE FIRE BOARD MSBU WILL BE JULY 22, 2010 AT 5:00 P.M. AT LEMON BAY HIGH SCHOOL.
· COMMUNICATIONS – GLEN SCHROEDER REPORTED THAT THE E-MAILS ADDRESSES HAVE BEEN REVIEWED AND UPDATED FROM THE CERTIFICATIONS RECEIVED WITH THE BALLOTS. THE WEB SITE HAS BEEN UPDATED AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE UPDATED GOING FORWARD.
· PROPERTY ACQUISITION – MIDGE O’HARA WILL CHAIR THIS COMMITTEE GOING FORWARD. PERMANENT HOUSING OPTIONS WILL BE EXPLORED.
· FUNDRAISING – FRED BARUTH REPORTED THAT FIVE $10,000.00 LOANS HAVE BEEN SECURED TO FUND OPERATIONS UNTIL THE MSBU FUNDS BECOME AVAILABLE. ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION CAN BE OBTAINED WITH THE ADDITION OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT WITH A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $8,400.00. THESE FUNDS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE 2010 BUDGET. FRED BARRUTH REPORTED THAT HE HAS OBTAINED APPROXIMATELY $3,000.00 IN DONATIONS FOR ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION. BARBARA TRAVERS PLEDGED $1,000.00 AND CHALLENGED EVERYONE TO EITHER MATCH HER PLEDGE OR AT LEAST DONATE TOWARD THE ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION.
NEW BUSINESS: FRED BARUTH REPORTED THAT CHIEF CHAD HAS NEED OF SOME FIRE EQUIPMENT AND 4 RADIOS THAT ARE OUTSIDE THE BUDGET. CHUCK MOVED THAT THE NECESSARYEQUIPMENT BE OBTAINED WITH A COST NOT TO EXCEED $2,700.00. BOB BARRERE SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
NEXT MEETING: THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE AUGUST 7, 2010 AT 10:00 A.M. THE LOCATION IS TO BE DETERMINED.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
PEDE FRASER, SECRETARY
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JUNE 5, 2010
CALL TO ORDER: FRED BARUTH CALLED THE JUNE 5, 2010 MEETING OF THE LGIFR, INC. BOARD TO ORDER AT 10:03 A.M. AT THE HOME OF PEDE FRASER, 9020 SWINSON STREET, LGI.
DIRECTORS PRESENT: FRED BARUTH, PEDE FRASER, GLEN SHROEDER, CHUCK SODERQUIST, BOB BARRERE
MEMBERS PRESENT: TOM & JUDY MCCOY, PHYLLIS NESMITH, LOWELL MCELROY, CHAD & KRISTIE BRADT, RON WATSON, BARRY & KAY HURT, MALCOLM KING, KEN BONDS.
MINUTES OF THE MAY 1, 2010 MEETING: CHUCK SODERQUIST MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 1, 2010 MEETING BEING APPROVED AS POSTED. BOB BARRERE SECONDED THE MOTION AND IT WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
THANK YOUS: FRED BARUTH ISSUED PUBLIC THANKS TO THE MANY ISLANDERS WHO HAVE DONATED THEIR TIME AND/OR ASSETS TO THE FIRE BOARD.
TREASURER’S REPORT: PEDE GAVE THE TREASURER’S REPORT WHICH FOLLOWS
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DATE |
NUM |
NAME |
MEMO |
AMOUNT |
BALANCE |
|
|
CHECKING - WACHOVIA |
16,820.80 |
|||||
|
05/05/2010 |
1339 |
EDISON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. |
3RDD INSTALLMENT - INV. # 9308 ITEM # 307703 &307704 INSURANCE |
-544.50 |
16,276.30 |
|
|
05/05/2010 |
1340 |
RON WATSON |
REIMBURSEMENT FOR REFLECTIVE TAPE, TRUCK KEYS AND BOLTS/WASHERS |
-144.13 |
16,132.17 |
|
|
05/06/2010 |
1341 |
CHAD T BRADT |
RECORD PAYROLL FROM 5/4/2010 TO 5/6/2010 |
-388.23 |
15,743.94 |
|
|
05/06/2010 |
1342 |
JOHN ZIMMERMAN |
PRORATED RENT FROM 5/6/2010 TO 05/31/2010 |
-922.48 |
14,821.46 |
|
|
05/06/2010 |
1343 |
CHARLOTTE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR |
LICENSE & TITLE TRANSFER ON BRUSH TRUCK AND SQUAD 1 |
-208.27 |
14,613.19 |
|
|
05/19/2010 |
EFT |
FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT |
SECURITY DEPOSIT AND PARTIAL BILL |
-171.38 |
14,441.81 |
|
|
05/21/2010 |
1344 |
PREFERREDD GOVERNMENTAL INSURANCE TRUST |
WORKERS COMPENSATION FROM 06/012010 TO 09/30/2010 |
-1,337.00 |
13,104.81 |
|
|
05/21/2010 |
1345 |
CHAD T BRADT |
RECORD PAYROLL FROM 5/7/2010 TO 5/15/2010 |
-877.54 |
12,227.27 |
|
|
05/21/2010 |
1346 |
CHAD T BRADT |
MISC. OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR 9540 JOLLY ROGER |
-101.13 |
12,126.14 |
|
|
05/21/2010 |
1347 |
CHAD T BRADT |
3 POLO SHIRTS FOR CHIEF BRADT |
-110.18 |
12,015.96 |
|
|
05/27/2010 |
EFT |
GODADDY HOSTING |
MONTHLY WEBSITE HOSTING |
-8.99 |
12,006.97 |
|
|
06/02/2010 |
1348 |
JOHN ZIMMERMAN |
JUNE RENT |
-1,000.00 |
11,006.97 |
|
|
06/02/2010 |
1349 |
JOHN ZIMMERMAN |
JUNE RENT |
-100.00 |
10,906.97 |
|
|
06/04/2010 |
1350 |
CHAD T BRADT |
VOID: PAYROLL FROM 05/16/2010 TO 05/29/2010 |
0.00 |
10,906.97 |
|
|
06/04/2010 |
1351 |
CHAD T BRADT |
CELL PHONE, CASE AND MONTHLY FEE |
-117.95 |
10,789.02 |
|
|
06/04/2010 |
1352 |
CHUCK SODERQUIST |
FUEL PUMP FOR SQUAD 1 |
-21.39 |
10,767.63 |
|
|
06/04/2010 |
1353 |
PEDE FRASER |
AMENDED ANNUAL REPORT ON SUNBIZ.ORG |
-61.25 |
10,706.38 |
|
|
06/04/2010 |
1354 |
CHAD T BRADT |
PAYROLL FROM 05/16/2010 TO05/29/2010 |
-1,265.77 |
9,440.61 |
|
|
TOTAL CHECKING - WACHOVIA |
-7,380.19 |
9,440.61 |
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WACHOVIA MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT |
0.00 |
|||||
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05/06/2010 |
DEPOSIT |
TO RECORD LOAN PAYABLE TO EDWIN TOOKE |
10,000.00 |
10,000.00 |
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|
05/06/2010 |
DEPOSIT |
TO RECORD LOAN PAYABLE TO FRED BARRUTH |
10,000.00 |
20,000.00 |
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|
TOTAL WACHOVIA MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT |
20,000.00 |
20,000.00 |
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CHIEF’S REPORT: CHIEF BRADT GAVE A REPORT WHICH CAN BE FOUND ON “CHIEF’S PAGE”
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
CONTRACT WITH COUNTY: GLEN SCHROEDER AND CHUCK SODERQUISE MET WITH THE ATTORNEY AND THE COUNTY RECENTLY. GLEN REPORTED THAT IT WAS A GOOD MEETING AND EXPECT A FINAL CONTRACT SHORTLY.
COMMUNICATIONS: GLEN SCHROEDER REPORTED THAT THE WEB SITE WILL BE CLEANED UP SHORTLY. A NEW BILLBOARD HAS BEEN PUT UP AT THE NORTH END.
PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND HOUSING: THE FIRE CHIEF IS BEING HOUSED AT 9540 JOLLY ROGER LANE.
VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT: ALL CURRENT EQUIPMENT IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL. CHAD DESCRIBED THE VEHICLE CHARLOTTE COUNTY WILL BE PROVIDING TO THE ISLAND.
FUND RAISING: BOB BARRERE HAS PLACED A T-SHIRT ORDER. THE T-SHIRTS WILL BE SOLD AFTER THE JULY 4TH GOLF CART PARADE. THE PARADE WILL BE ON SUNDAY, JULY 4TH LATE AFTERNOON. BOB WOULD LIKE TO SELL THE SHIRTS ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. WE WILL HAVE THE CONCESSION OPEN FROM 11 TO 1 ON SATURDAY. THE CONCESSION WILL BE OPEN FROM 3 TO 6 ON SUNDAY. JUDY MCCOY WILL INCLUDE THE HOURS IN THE COCONUT TELEGRAPH. CORRUGATED SIGNS WILL BE DONATED BY BARRY HURT. CHAD BRADT WILL COORDINATE THE NECESSARY VOLUNTEERS. PLEASE NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT TO THE MEETING, IT WAS ANNOUNCED THA THE GOLF CART PARADE WILL BE ON SATURDAY, JULY 3RD.
NEW BUSINESS: FRED BARUTH REPORTED THAT THE PART TIME HELP WILL BE PAID MINIMUM WAGE AS OPPOSED TO THE STIPEND IN THE BUDGET.
NEXT MEETING: THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE JULY 3, 2010 AT 9:30 A.M. LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED
ADJOURNMENT: BOB BARRERE MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. GLEN SCHROEDER SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH WAS PASSED UNAMIOUSLY.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
PEDE FRASER
_______________________________________
LGIFR, INC. BOARD MEETING
MINUTES - APRIL 3, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 8:04 A.M. at the home of Pede Fraser.
Members Present: Fred Baruth, Bob Barrere, Chuck Soderquist, Pede Fraser, Glen Schroeder.
Guests Present: Midge O’Hara, Sari Schroeder, Julio Llleras, Ron Watson and Susan Leydon.
Issues regarding a recent medical incident were discussed.
Approval of Minutes – Minutes of the March 27, 2010 meeting of the old board were read. Bob Barrere moved that the minutes be approved as corrected. Glen Schroeder seconded the motion, passed unanimously.
Minutes of 03/27/2010 meeting of the new board were read. Chuck Soderquist moved that the minutes be approved as read. Bob Barrere seconded the motion, passed unanimously.
Minutes of the 03/28/2010 meeting were read. Bob Barrere moved that the minutes be approved as corrected. Glen seconded the motion, passed unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report – Pede Fraser gave the Treasurer’s report:
Balance at 03/27/2010 meeting: 19,378.97
Disbursements:
#1334 to FDACS to renew Charitable Status. 75.00
EFT to Staples- carrying case for computer 35.30
Deposits:
Donations 200.00
T-Shirt Sales 85.00
Current Balance: 19,533.67
Pede Fraser reviewed the outstanding bills. A discussion of a disbursement policy ensued. Chuck Soderquist moved that disbursements over $1,000.00 be approved by the Board and disbursements under $1,000.00 be paid by the Treasurer or Chairman. Glen Schroeder seconded the motion, passed unanimously. Pede Fraser will pay all of the outstanding bills which includes a bill to Auto Safe and Sound for $2,650.00.
Old Business:
New business: Fred suggested a regular meeting schedule. Chuck Soderquist moved that the regular meeting of the Fire Board be on the first Saturday of each month at 10:00 A.M. The motion was seconded by Bob Barrere and passed unanimously.
Next meeting: Saturday, May 1st at 10:00 A.M. – location to be determined
Adjournment: Chuck Soderquist moved that the meeting be adjourned. Glen Schroeder seconded the motion, passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Pede Fraser
Secretary/Treasurer
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MINUTES RECENTLY APPROVED
Little Gasparilla Island Fire and Rescue, Inc.
MINUTES-
MARCH 28, 2010.
The meeting was called to order at 4:29 at Pede Fraser’s home. Chuck Soderquist, Fred Baruth, Glen Schroeder, Pede Fraser and Bob Barrere (telephonically)were present also present were Judy McCoy, Tom McCoy and Midge O’Hara.
Election of officers:
Chairman: Pede nominated Fred Baruth for Chairman, seconded by Glen, passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman: Glen nominated Chuck Soderquist for Vice Chairman, Fred seconded, passed unanimously.
Bob moved to combine the positions of secretary and treasurer, Chuck seconded, passed unanimously.
Treasurer/Secretary: Pede will accept these responsibilities.
SAFER grant – Midge O’Hara gave an update on the particulars of the SAFER grant. Chuck has a call into Tom Wolfe, our local rep for the SAFER grant. Tom McCoy suggested that we make a formal request to delay the implementation of the grant. A deferral will be requested through a formal written request which will be coordinated by Fred.
Books and records: Midge turned over the books and records of the old board. There was a discussion concerning the licensing of the trucks. Gary Wolfe at Edison Insurance is our contact for insurance who should be consulted to determine whether the trucks should be licensed. Bob will take care of the insurance coordination/licensing issues.
Fire Chief Committee: Fred, Glen and Chuck will participate on this committee,they will come up with a plan and cost projections for the hiring of the Chief.
Contract with the County – Tom McCoy gave an update on the contract with the County. Tom had the following suggestions:
· Appoint the contract coordination to one of the board members
· Determine whether to keep the current attorney, Bob Pritt
· Review and amend the draft contract outline and then communicate with the attorney selected with the revised outline and instruct the attorney to start working with the County.
Possible issues with the
· County normally retains 5% as a reserve and they may have an issue with remitting all of the funds
· County usually appoints an advisory committee to advise on how funds should be spent but the LGIFR Board should be considered as the Advisory Committee
· Date of beginning of contract
· Schedule of transfer of payments from the County
· Level of supervision by the Medical Director of
Chuck and Glen will work together on the coordination of the contract with the county.
Accounting issues: Pede moved and Chuck seconded that the Treasurer or the Chairman will be authorized to sign checks, passed. Pede will house the computer and the files. She will work with Midge to have the nonprofit report submitted and will bring the books up to date.
Communications: Glen will coordinate the updates to the web site, e-mail updates and mailing address updates.
First responders: Chuck will coordinate all first responder issues.
Vehicles and equipment: Chuck will be responsible for the care and maintenance of the vehicles and equipment.
Fund Raising: Fred will talk to Midge to determine if she is interested in helping with any fund raising that the Board may want to do.
Property Acquisition/Housing: Fred will work on some possibilities and report at the next meeting
Next meeting: Saturday, April 3, 2010, Pede Fraser’s house at 9020 Swinson Street, LGI, 10:00 A.M. NOTE: TIME WAS CHANGED TO 8:00 A.M. AFTER THE MEETING ADJOURNED.
Chuck moved to adjourn the meeting, Glen seconded, passed unanimously.
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Fred moved that the next meeting be held at Pede Fraser’ home on 03/28/2010 at 3:30 P.M. Seconded by Chuck and passed unanimously.
Chuck moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Fred and passed unanimously..
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MINUTES—LGIFR MEETING MARCH 27, 2010
TRANSITION TO NEWLY ELECTED BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The meeting convened at
Chairperson Midge O’Hara, Ron Watson, Susan Leydon, Chuck Soderquist, Phyllis NeSmith. Absent: Michael Anderson.
Approximately 40 guests attended. .Chairperson O’Hara introduced the Committee to open ballots, certify address and ballot and perform the count:
George Paskert, Carolyn Dupree, Rita McElroy, Diana Obermeyer and Carey Beychok.
Motion by Ron Watson, seconded by Susan Leydon, to approve the minutes of
Treasurer’s report: Bank balance of $19,378.97. This includes deposit of $25 for dock map purchase and $50 in shirt sales.
BILLS: Midge O’Hara- Re-mailing returned letters that were addressed from county mailing list……………………..$1.83
Chuck Soderquist- Reimbursement for Clip Boards located in vehicles for incidentReports………….$16.57
BILLS PAID:
2-23-2010--$1207.10 CK# 1328 –Say-Ads.Biz. Inc. Inv#L-7321-Printing & mailing 772 ballots & certification letters.
3-8-2010--$549.38 CK# 1331- Chuck Soderquist- Reimbursement for purchase receipts for Battery Charger, Tarp, Bungee cords & Lumber, paint & supplies to build hose bed in Hose Truck.
3017-2010--$345.00 CK# 1332- Chuck Soderquist- Reimbursement for purchase receipts for tire for Hose Truck and deposit paid to National Auto Transport for 20001 F-350 truck.
Motion by Phyllis NeSmith, seconded by Chuck Soderquist, to approve the treasurer’s report. Unanimous approval.
Chuck Soderquist reported that the new Brush Truck is on island and that 1300‘ of donated hose is on our donated hose truck. With use of the
AED’s have been placed around the island. The unit that was assigned to Barbara Pendergrass will be located at the home of Pede Fraser.
Chairperson O’Hara explained the purpose and rational for having emergency lighting at our equipment site and stated that we have had 6 medical/fire calls since the first of the year.
The SAFER grant that was awarded to LGIFR last August (2009) states that the recruitment period for finding personnel was until Nov. 2009. Since the direction that the island would take was unsure until
LGIFR attorney Robert Pritt has been working with a draft contract that was prepared by LGIFR to implement the MSBU funding agreement with
Chairperson O’Hara asked for questions from the audience:
Q. Current status for emergency? Chuck Soderquist introduced the volunteer first responders who are in contact via radios with 911.
Q. SAFER grant? There was a discussion of fire chief requirements.
Q. Insurance? Ron Watson discussed possible insurance help in the future.
The Ballot committee was working on the counting of the ballots so a break was announced until their task was completed.
Board reconvened upon the completion of the ballot counting. George Paskert announced the results:
District 1 Glen Schroeder
District 2 Chuck Soderquist
District3 Pede Fraser
District 4 Bob Barrere
District 5 Fred Baruth
Motion made by Susan Leydon, seconded by Chuck Soderquist to validate the election of the new board.
Chairperson O’Hara announced that the present board agrees to resign simultaneously as required by the by-laws. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis NeSmith, Secretary
The meeting was brought to order at 10:08 AM by Secretary Phyllis NeSmith as Chairperson Midge O’Hara was absent due to family health problems.
The meeting was held at the home of Board member Chuck Soderquist. Board members present: Phyllis NeSmith, Susan Leydon, Chuck Soderquist, and Ron Watson by telephone. Absent: Michael Anderson & Midge O’Hara. Guests: Rod Henderson and Pede Fraser.
MINUTES: The minutes of the
Unanimous approval.
TREASURER’S REPORT: The bank balance is $26,760.44. A $1000.00 check was received from LGPOA. The money to be used for postage and printing expenses.
BILLS: Midge O’Hara – Postage for re-mailing returned letters ( addresses were provided by the county mailing list)……………………………..$1.83
BILLS PAID:
..........................$900.00
letter sent to all parcel ID #’s with notification of 3-27
elections & solicitation of candidates for new
board. Ck. # 1323................ $589.23
work on donated truck from
the County. Ck # 1324……………$1,435.67
OLD BUSINESS: The transaction for the 2001 F-350 truck has been completed. The truck is presently in
After discussion, motion was made by Chuck Soderquist, seconded by Ron Watson, to seek to defer the costs of the updating. If this is possible, the updating will proceed and payment will be made at later date. Unanimous approval.
The truck also needs new tires. Motion made by Chuck Soderquist, seconded by Susan Leydon, to delay the purchase of tires/ rims. Unanimous approval.
The four AED’s purchased by LGIFR are still without storage boxes. Ron Watson has agreed to check on a possible source who could donate the storage boxes for the units. Presently, Susan leydon, Barbara Pendergrass, and Cindi Farmer each have a unit. The fourth is stored in the mini pumper. Pede Fraser has offered to store Barbara’s unit since Barbara is no longer a member of the Neighbor to Neighbor group. She will contact Barbara.
The donated hose truck has had the bed coated and Chuck Soderquist is making a chute for the base. He is also giving the truck a trial run and will get the hose loaded on the truck before it is brought over to the island. By the end of the month, the truck should be on island with a tarp to cover it.
The electric permit for the emergency lighting at the equipment site has been issued. The permit cost was $90.00 but there is an additional $250 charge for the electrician who applied for the permit. The county inspector will be out sometime next week.
The SAFER grant was received on
NEW BUSINESS: Chuck Soderquist gave a brief report of the Feb 12th Advisory Board meeting. The Board supports LGIFR.
LGIFR Board has prepared a draft of a contract to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners through their attorney, Dan Gallagher. After discussion, Chuck Soderqust made a motion to hire Robert Pritt, PA, at a negotiated hourly rate, to represent LGIFR in negotiations with the County. Seconded by Susan Leydon.
Unanimous approval.
A MEMBER CERTIFICATION FORM has been prepared which will be sent along with the Board Member Ballot to all LGIFR members.
Nominations for the LGIFR Board of Directors closed on
District 1: GLEN SCHROEDER
District 2: JULIO LLERAS
CHUCK SODERQUIST
District 3: PEDE FRASER
ALAN SANCHEZ
BARB TRAVERS
RON WATSON
District 4: BOB BARRERE
DON OLESON
District 5: FRED BARUTH
It is hoped that LGPOA will host a “Meet the Candidate Forum”.
Chuck Soderquist discussed the confusion that has developed over the assessment of a few multiple lots ownership. Tara Musselman is drafting a letter explaining the options open to multiple lots owners. The letter will be sent to the 30-40 owners with multiple lots.
Pede Fraser voiced a complaint on the procedures used by the County when determining the assessment of multiple lots ownership.
No meeting scheduled before the March 27th meeting.
Meeting adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis NeSmith, Secretary
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MINUTES OF THE LGIFR BOARD MEETING
The meeting was brought to order by chairperson Midge O’Hara at 10:15 AM at the home of Chuck Soderquist. Board members present: Midge O’Hara, Susan Leydon, Phyllis NeSmith, Chuck Soderquist, and Ron Watson (by phone). Absent: Michael Anderson. Guests: Rod Henderson and Pede Fraser.
MINUTES: Minutes of the
TREASURER’S REPORT: $34,282.45
Check received from Brian Sutter (dated
BILLS:
Midge O’Hara- Reimburse for postage. (Ballot sent
BILLS PD:
State of
OLD BUSINESS:
Ron Watson and Chuck Soderquist are still searching for a used 1 ton truck which will meet board requirements to contain the foam unit.
Board discussed the placement of the 4 AED units. Motion made by Chuck Soderquist and seconded by Ron Watson to search for suitable locked housing for the units and then keep one unit in the fire truck and strategically place the remaining three units throughout the island. Unanimous approval.
Chuck Soderquist announced that the donated Hose truck should be on island within the next 2-3 weeks.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chairperson Midge O’Hara announced the results of the survey that was sent to all island landowners by the County Commission/LGI Advisory Board to determine interest either for or against the organization of an on-island fire dept. 741 surveys were sent out with a return of 399. That is a return rate of 53.9 %. The results of the survey were: 235 in favor of a Useppa Model fire dept. (58.9%) and 164 voted to remain with the present arrangement. (41.1 %)
Chairperson O’Hara will meet with County staff to discuss returned surveys. The addresses were provided by the County.
The Board of County Commissioners is moving ahead with the next steps:
-The
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It is important that we have a large number of supporters at these meetings--especially the Commission meeting.
Motion made by Midge O’Hara, seconded by Phyllis NeSmith to officially thank the LGI Advisory Board ( Bob Hill, Chairman) for their support in this long process. Unanimous approval.
The
Chuck Soderquist reported that the electrical and emergency use lighting for the fire equipment has been brought into compliance with county regulations.
The Board discussed equipment needs. Motion made by Chuck Soderquist, seconded by Susan Leydon, to purchase 2 pieces of 25 foot hose (used to refill trucks); 2 ½ to 1 ½ gated Y; and full set of wrenches and racks for each truck (stortz, hydrant, spanners) Cost up to $500.00. Unanimous approval.
Chairperson Midge O’Hara asked that the minutes show that an official request had been made to Michael Anderson when he was contracted with and paid by LGIFR, to create an inventory of all equipment he was responsible for. That list has still not been supplied to LGIFR after several requests. An additional request is hereby made for same.
Chairperson O’Hara reported that the re-districting Committee (Midge O’Hara, Tom McCoy, Barry Hurt, Bob Hill and Chuck Soderquist) has met and has identified the five new districts now required by the new By-Laws. One Director will be elected from each district which will contain approximately equal numbers of property parcels.
Addresses Initial Director’s Term
District 1
8022--8500 2 years
District 2
8504--8952 4 years
District 3
8954--9394 2 years
District 4
9400--9470 4 years
9534--9558
9606--9630
District 5
9472--9532 2 years
9560--9604
9632--9912
Motion made by Chuck Soderquist, seconded by Phyllis NeSmith, to adopt the districts recommended by the Re-districting Committee. Unanimous approval.
Motion made by Midge O’Hara, seconded by Chuck Soderquest, to officially thank Joe Daniel, Eldred’s
Guest Rod Henderson requested that the board remove the LGIFR shed from his property as soon as possible. The board is looking for a possible site.
The next Board meeting will be held on
Meeting adjourned
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LGIFR BOARD MEETING MINUTES -
The meeting was brought to order by Chairperson Midge O’Hara at
Members present: Mary C. Berry, Dorothy Verney, Richard Verney, Marlene Brenhouse, Yvonne Brenhouse, Linda Soderquist, George Paskert, Judy McCoy, Tom McCoy, Michael J. Anderson, and Rod Henderson
Minutes of the
TREASURER’S REPORT: $34,243.70 (of this, $3,508.14 is for the Perry Memorial)
BILLS PD:
Say-Ads.Biz-printing, mail & postage for Ballot & letter to all 161
Members Ck # 1318 $380.90
Ck# 1319 $15.00
Chuck Soderquist - Reimburse for receipts for fuel tank, gas, copies of keys & repair parts Ck# 1320 $127.87
Chuck Soderquist-Reimburse for 8 receipts: Copies of By-Laws for Dec.5, 2009 Meeting, GFI receptacles, Tarp, Truck record books, repair parts Ck# 1322$209.40
addresses EFT $21.27
We have received donations of $21,300 from 147 new 2009 donors as a result of the Sept. letter. We already had 2009 donations from 17 persons - so as of today our membership is 164 with 10 of those being
OLD BUSINESS: The 911 contact/Radios are here and in use as of
NEW BUSINESS:
The Ballots regarding the proposed Amendments to the By-Laws were counted by a committee composed of two volunteers from the members present and two board members.
Volunteer George Paskert opened the sealed ballots and handed the ballot to volunteer Mary C. Berry who announced the member name on the ballot and whether YES or NO was checked on the ballot. She then placed the ballot in the appropriately marked YES or NO container. Board members Susan Leydon and Phyllis NeSmith checked the name announced against the membership list. A total of 106 ballots were opened.
The ballots in each container were counted.
The results were:
YES ballots -- 91
NO ballots -- 15
The proposed Amended By-Laws passed by 86% which was over the 2/3 needed. A committee will now re-district LGI into 5 districts of approximately 150 owners in each district.
By
Then a new 5 member board will be elected by all islanders. The time line and requirements for applicants interested in running for the new board will be included in the Jan. 26 letter.
The LGIFR Board will meet on
The meeting was adjourned at
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LGIFR, INC. ANNUAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES –
Meeting was brought to order at
Members present: Duffy Smith, Michael Anderson, Paul Holmes, Homer Hunnicutt, Carolyn DuPree, Tom & Barbara Travers, Rod Henderson and Chuck O’Hara.
Minutes from Nov. 6th were read and approved unanimously with a vote on the motion to accept from Phyllis NeSmith & a second from Ron Watson. Minutes will be posted on the LGIFR website.
LGIFR, Inc Board Meeting
Present were Judy McCoy, Midge O’Hara and Ron Watson, constituting a quorum. Also present were guests Susan Leydon, Michael Anderson, and Ron Stanke
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved
Treasurer’s report:
Donations received through January 23rd total $30,105, bringing account balance to $31,934.92. Annual audit is being conducted by Coastal Bookkeeping Associates.
Old Business
The board voted to continue its current insurance, with an increase in liability from 1 to 2 million dollars.
The Tri-Board Exploratory Committee for
New Business
The annual meeting of LGIFR has been scheduled for
Draft of a status letter to all islanders was presented by Judy McCoy. Board members will email their additions or corrections to Judy by Tuesday, February 10.
In response to our flyers asking for new board members, one person, Paul Madsen, responded. He is a part-time resident of LGI. The board nominated Susan Leydon to a seat on the board and she is considering whether to accept. Linda Soderquist was also suggested by board members and she will be contacted.
LGPOA decided it did not need to keep a seat on the Fire Board, and its delegate, David Haynes has indicated he will send a formal letter of resignation. This means there are three vacancies on the board.
The Board agreed to contract with Michael Anderson $500 a month to maintain its equipment and to store it at his house, and to provide the use of his house as an outpost for Charlotte County Fire and EMS personnel when they respond to calls on LGI.
Meeting adjourned at
Next meeting is scheduled for February 21st